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We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Practice Manager, Technology Security – Technology Security and Identity

Full-time, Permanent position

Location: National Office, Wellington or Regional Office, Auckland

We are seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead our Technology Security practice area within the Technology Security and Identity (TS&I) Practice. This practice area is responsible for:

• Providing specialist advice and thought leadership on security and identity technology, architecture and design to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and information on MSD systems.
• Developing enterprise security and identity architecture strategy aligned to MSD’s vision and business needs.
• Ensuring security-by-design from the outset to enhance MSD’s overall security posture and ensure effective risk management.
• Development and maintenance of TS&I guardrails, standards and processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the practice.

What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana

This opportunity is available within MSD’s Technology Security and Identity Practice, which is responsible for leading technology security and identity architecture and design, driving the execution, and fostering a culture change for cyber capabilities to be suitable for tactical and emerging needs for MSD’s organisational transformation.

As a Practice Manager, you will be accountable for people, practice and delivery leadership for this practice area. You are also accountable for contributing to the wider practice strategy, developing and translating the practice area strategy into prioritised delivery outcomes and action plans, talent sourcing and recruitment, strategic workforce planning, and resourcing decisions to ensure the right capabilities are in place at the right time to deliver value across the Technology Security and Identity and wider MSD delivery programmes and projects.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā kawenga matua

• Develop and translate the TS&I strategy into prioritised delivery outcomes and action plans.
• Maintain the Technology Security Service Catalogue and support budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
• Develop a high-performing team, aligning skills with evolving needs and fostering ongoing professional development.
• Engage with stakeholders to set expectations and deliver impactful security and identity architecture and technology outcomes.
• Develop and maintain TS&I guardrails, standards and processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the practice.
• Measure TS&I capabilities against industry standards to drive continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū

Skills and Experiences I He pūkenga tōu

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• Proven experience as a Security Architecture Manager, or a similar role within large and complex organisations working in a people leadership capacity
• Extensive professional experience in security and identity technology and architecture
• Strong experience in the development and implementation of security architecture strategies.
• Strong experience in security by design and security risk and assurance processes
• Solid understanding of current cyber security principles, standards and frameworks including NZISM, PSR, NIST, ISO 27001, ACSC Essential Eight and CertNZ Top Ten controls
• Experience in workforce strategy development and workforce planning.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• A strong understanding of agile ways of working.

What's in it for you l Nōu te rourou

At MSD, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration where your ideas and contribution matter. You will join a dynamic team and a supportive work environment that encourages personal growth and professional development. We are working towards Te Ao Māori being embedded in the way we do things at MSD and we would love you to join us on this journey.

Our Core Values | Whanonga pono

Manaaki – We care about the wellbeing and success of people

Mahi tahi – We work together, making a difference for communities

Whanau – We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place

Tika me te pono – We do the right thing with integrity

Our values represent who we are and what we stand for. If this appears to you, join us to lead our Technology Security Services practice and make a significant impact on the Ministry’s security landscape. 

For a further discussion about the role, please contact Priyanka Nakaib, GM Advisor by email: [email protected]

Please note that we intend to interview qualified candidates before the application close date. 

Position Description

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-organisational-assurance-and-communication/information/practice-manager.docx

MSD uses the current version of Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) to describe the skills required for positions. The position description identifies core skills required to succeed as a Practice Manager across TSI.

•    Technology service management (ITMG) Level 5
•    Information security (SCTY) Level 5
•    Quality management (QUMG) Level 5

A description of what it means to operate at the required level for each skill can be found here: https://www.sfia.nz

Salary range: $161,762.00 - $200,840.00

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. 

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: Sunday, 22 September 2024

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.  We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.